Handmade wooden items are easily seen in Shaoxing, an ancient city in East China's Zhejiang Province. It is described as "a museum without walls." Built as early as B.C. 490, the city has many historical scenes. [sina.com]

 

Being a water-around-city, Shaoxing has more than 4,000 stone bridges crisscrossing various flowing lanes. Founded 2500 years ago, Shaoxing  is ancient city in East China's Zhejiang Province. It is described as "a museum without walls."  [sina.com]

 

Founded 2500 years ago, Shaoxing  is ancient city in East China's Zhejiang Province. It is described as "a museum without walls." [sina.com]

 

Founded 2500 years ago, Shaoxing  is ancient city in East China's Zhejiang Province. It is described as "a museum without walls." [sina.com]

 

An old man in Shaoxing takes a break in a small tea house. Founded 2500 years ago, Shaoxing  is ancient city in East China's Zhejiang Province. It is described as "a museum without walls." [sina.com]

  

(China Daily via sina.com March 29, 2007)